It all began on the night of Erica’s fourteenth birthday. The ruthless Imperial Army launched a brutal assault led by an enigmatic armored man, killing the citizens of her kingdom. To compound the tragedy, the Armored Man took the life of the person Erica loved most in this world—her mother—right before her eyes. What should’ve been a joyous celebration turned into a nightmare, leaving Erica to grapple with the heart-wrenching loss of her mother, friends, and the familiar world she once knew. Ever since that day, Erica has vowed to avenge their deaths and kill the Armored Man. She finds solace in Raoul, a young man she meets by coincidence. As their bond deepens, Erica remains blissfully unaware that Raoul conceals a dark secret—he is the very Armored Man she seeks to destroy. This gripping tale unravels the intertwining destinies of Erica and Raoul as they navigate the tumultuous journey of growth and hardship. Will vengeance tear them apart, or will it be the force that binds them together in an unexpected twist of fate? (Source: POCKET COMICS)

*"Shall I prove it to you right now?"* This is a story of love between two bakers—one's a pushy Prince Charming, and the other's stubborn and way too serious! Kazuya's bakery, which mainly sells Danish pastries, sits across from another bakery run by Atsushi, who devotes himself to baking white bread. Kazuya, whose philosophy is "romance makes the bread," is a hopeless romantic (with both men and women) and just can't settle down. The latest target of his cupid's arrow is Atsushi, but Atsushi's a serious baker who couldn't be won over even if Kazuya kneaded and stretched him! Atsushi doesn't trust the fawning and frivolous Kazuya one bit, but there's a deeper reason why he doesn't want romance in his life... It makes him lose his composure... This is about two bakers who are polar opposites—one's a free-loving guy who lives to make love and bread; the other's stubborn and proud. Together, will they develop delicious bread and possibly...a sweet romance!? (Source: Renta!)

Shinobu Asakura has never been able to read or write—and not for lack of trying. It's made getting and holding down jobs difficult, and he's constantly berated by people who think he's simply slacking off when he's just trying to keep up. But a chance meeting with a café worker who introduces a new word to Shinobu's vocabulary—dyslexia—may just change the course of Shinobu's life forever. (Source: Kodansha USA) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*

As the middle of three imperial princesses of the Fatenam Empire, Claire has always been seen as royal dead weight. So when Vallatenear emerges victorious in war, she's quickly offered up as a bride as part of the peace terms. Prepared for harsh conditions, torture, and even death, Claire is flabbergasted when she receives a warm welcome, and news that she's been betrothed to none other than the crown prince! It turns out her extraordinary intelligence is exactly what the kingdom has been longing for...a "Living Fount of Knowledge!" (Source: MangaPlaza)

1. Toorinuke Dekimasen 2. Koi no Bakayarou 3. Okinimesu mama 4. Burbon Kizoku Monogatari 5. Aki ni Nareba Kimi wa 6. Fuyu wo Aisuru Hito 7. Haru wo Matsu Koro 8. Tachidomaranaide Kudasai

The story of another beginning that leads to the story of \*Pocket Monsters: Coco\*. The forest of Okoya, a wild land that spreads around a giant sacred tree. A variety of Pokémon live there peacefully, and a phantom Pokémon, the masters of the forest, swarms in the depths. That Pokémon's name was Zarude. One day, one of the stubborn Zarude living in the flock happened to find a human child in the forest. The Zarude's rule is that it cannot live with humans, but the Zarude breaks the rule and decides to live with the human. A touching story about the unusual bond between humans and Pokémon begins now! (Source: Shogakukan, translated)

Shingo falls in love with his new teacher, Ichijou Yuuko. After a kiss happens on a class trip, and another classmate sees them, the plot of this forbidden love story thickens!

Hana Kisugi is a somewhat apathetic 28-year-old office worker with no luck at work or with men. One day, she missed a step on a staircase and... When she woke up, she was in the body of a 17-year-old high school student named Hana Yamada. At a loss, she ends up living the life of a high school girl at the boarding house Hana Yamada lived at, Ikuta House. She's surrounded by the responsible adult Haruki, and the high school boy Haruchika. She's having trouble not falling for all the guys around her, but she can't fall in love in someone else's body, can she? While she's worried about that, someone tells her HE'S in love with HER! Will this Hana be able to return to her former body?! (Source: Futabasha)

Takes place 100 years after the events of the original series and follows Lyle, a prince of Marmo. To preserve peace on Lodoss all rulers were given a diadem to which the kings vowed not to engage in war. An heir in Flaim threatens to break the covenant.

**A shojo/josei fantasy romance about a scorned noblewoman and a lion of a prince!** Cordelia, daughter of a countess, can’t seem to get married–mostly because her little sister Priscilla keeps stealing the hearts of her suitors. Ready to resign herself to a spinster fate, Cordelia is surprised when a handsome man suddenly courts her–and he’s a prince, no less! Prince Leonhardt, who possesses the power of a legendary lion, is a widely admired man but has his own quirks, such as pursuing Cordelia because he was drawn to her scent. How cat-like is this man?! A fun (and feline) fantasy romance! *Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, Vol. 1*

Ria is an office worker who has suddenly hit rock bottom. The reason? Her soon-to-be husband has stolen and run off with a large sum of her money! As she drowns her sorrows at a bridge, she notices a young man with a weary look beside her. Imagining the worst, she instinctively lunges and grabs onto him. However, her legs give way, and she ends up falling into the river, losing her own life. When she awakes, she finds herself in the Divine World. The man she had just tried to save turns out to be a god! He offers Ria the chance to be reborn into the world of her choosing as compensation for playing a part in her untimely demise. Jumping with joy, Ria asks to be reincarnated as the protagonist of her favorite dating sim. However... things don't go as planned, and she becomes reborn as the female villain, Ashelias, instead! Worse, Ashelias is headed straight for her doom, and the protagonist's actions only seem to help ensure that it happens! Refusing to subject herself to the wretched fate written in the game's route, Ashelias decides to leave town. And thus, begins her journey with a handsome swordsman and a fluffy fairy! (Source: MangaPlaza)